Business Development Internship

Business Development Internship - Aster Brands

Aster Brands · Petoskey, Michigan

The Opportunity

We’re looking to onboard a rockstar intern who enjoys the hunt for new adventures and information.  Is building relationships one of your strong suits? Have you ever dreamed about using your skillset to make lasting impressions all over the world?

We’re Aster Brands, an international leader in concrete manufacturing. In a nutshell, we design innovative precast concrete products and license manufacturing equipment under the brand names Redi-Rock, Rosetta Hardscapes, and Pole Base. We’re a mid-sized, family-owned operation, located in beautiful northern Michigan.

This summer, we're looking for a Business Development Intern to join our exceptional team.

We trust our team members, so you’ll be given the opportunity to lead a variety of projects. You’ll be encouraged to pursue new paths and explore fresh strategies. You’ll collaborate with a larger team of engineers, product designers, operations specialists, and sales professionals to qualify and pursue partnerships in target markets. You will be responsible for analyzing and identifying market trends, researching and presenting new business opportunities, and working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies to gain new partners.

Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to try new things, permitted to fail, and reminded daily that your time and talent are highly valued.

This is a seasonal position designed to help you learn about the different facets of business development and apply your skills to impactful work that will reach markets around the world. Aster Brands is an equal-opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply. And it helps if you have good references.  

Duties

• Gathers details and compiles the proper information to present market reports in assigned target markets
• Gain understanding of the Redi-Rock brand to make this your area of development focus 
• Generate lists of “Suspects” and qualify if they should be added to the business opportunity pipeline
• Ensure all activities are saved in CRM following the business processes in place
• Search nationwide databases for leads to be shared with our manufacturers
• Support the coordination of events and promotional activities as time permits

Proficiencies

• Is comfortable outreaching, calling, charming and convincing managers/owners to partner with our business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Required Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled and active in any educational degree program that aligns with our goals.
• 3.2 or better GPA

We want to be transparent that we live in a beautiful area where summer housing can be challenging to locate. You’ll be responsible for finding housing for the duration of the internship.

To learn more about Aster Brands and how we’re changing the world in concrete ways, please visit us at www.asterbrands.com!

We look forward to hearing from you!